Milkflower Cotoneaster, Parney Cotoneaster
Scientific Name: Cotoneaster lacteus W.W. Smith
Family: Rosaceae
Sunset®: 4-24,29-31
AHS: 7-5
USDA: 7-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: China
Growth Habits: Evergreen or shortly deciduous low shrub, 8 to 12 feet tall and wide (2.4-3.6 m); dark green leaves, up to 2 inches long (5 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water
Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Sometimes encountered as 'Cotoneaster parneyi'.
Blooming Habits:
Small white flowers in clusters, 2 to 3 inches wide (5-7.5 cm), in late spring or early summer, followed by showy red fruits, 0.6 inch wide (6 mm), that persist in winter.
Culture:
Plant 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) apart when used for hedging. Clip after it has finished fruiting, in winter or mid-spring.
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